Original Basil Pesto

Name: Original Basil Pesto
Ingredients: 2 cups basil leaves, fresh, large (may add more); 2 tablespoons garlic (or as much as you like!); 1 cup pine nuts; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves, fresh, large (may add more)
2 tablespoons garlic (or as much as you like!)
1 cup pine nuts
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Directions

1

All except the oil & cheese goes in the food processor.
2

Process until mixed, then add olive oil in a stream until turned into a paste.
3

If freezing, do so now.
4

Add to hot pasta when ready to serve & remember to add the cheese.
5

YUM!